Maya Rudolph Returns to SNL

Maya Rudolph will return to Saturday Night Live for its 50th season, reprising her role as Kamala Harris through the 2024 election. Initially, her availability was uncertain due to her schedule filming the Apple TV+ comedy series Loot, but production delays opened up her schedule. Rudolph’s portrayal of Harris has been widely-acclaimed, earning her an Emmy Award for outstanding guest comedy performance. There has been no announcement yet regarding who will play former President Donald Trump in the upcoming season, though James Austin Johnson has taken on the role in recent years. SNL’s new season is scheduled to start on September 28th.